Events

Hanover and the Richmond region are teeming with seasonal events and activities. There’s something for everyone, from food festivals to NASCAR racing to college hoops to live music to horse races and more.

Events in Hanover

The Ashland Strawberry Faire and Hanover Tomato Festival celebrate Hanover’s rural roots and agricultural delights, and bring a festive atmosphere to the local community.

Hanover Tomato Festival

The pride and joy of Hanover citizens is the annual Hanover Tomato Festival, and attendance to this popular event increases every year. The Festival is a strong tradition and recognizes the importance of one of the county’s most valuable assets: the Hanover tomato.

Ashland Strawberry Faire

The Ashland Strawberry Faire in historic Ashland, Virginia, is a tradional celebration to promote the community and feature the strawberry harvest. The Faire is usually on the first Saturday in June, held on the streets adjacent to the Randolph-Macon College campus. The Faire is a free, community and family-oriented event. There are vendors selling arts, crafts, plants, and antiques to the many thousands who attend the event.

Events in the Richmond Region

Whatever’s your passion, you’ll find it all in the Richmond region. Below is just a small sample of what Richmond has to offer. For a full list of events, check out www.VisitRichmondVa.com.

Virginia Commonwealth University’s French Film Festival

North American premieres, with appearances by directors and actors, at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown.

Virginia Wine Expo

The best of the grape in Virginia on display at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Broad Appétit

Chefs from Richmond restaurants, local growers and cookbook authors set up shop downtown on Broad Street.